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Merit Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Merit Children's Academy
Merit Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 25, 2022, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Merit Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Merit Children's Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1726789
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 33 visits
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
- Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
Aug 14, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child’s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child’s back while patting.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child’s hands and legs.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 8, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Merit Children's Academy
Is Merit Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 25, 2022.
When was Merit Children's Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Merit Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Merit Children's Academy care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Merit Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Merit Children's Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Merit Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 248-2115 to ask.
What is Merit Children's Academy's phone number?
(469) 248-2115.
Where is Merit Children's Academy?
2700 Fairmount St, Dallas, TX 75201. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School Klyde Warren Park, 0.5 miles away.